Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash – June 2010
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Publications
Organic Fertigation Products – April 2010
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Composting in Whatcom County
This WSU Whatcom County Extension website provides information on the Master Recycler/Composter volunteer program and links to compost publications and fact sheets, such as Compost Fundamentals, and Aminopyralid Residues in Compost and other Organic Amendments.
Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture: Where Does Organic Farming Fit?
Agriculture can be both a source and a sink for greenhouse gases. In this webinar, the presenters discuss these roles of agriculture, how management affects them, and ways in which organic farming systems in particular may influence greenhouse gases.
Spotted Wing Drosophila – Monitoring with Traps – June 2010
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Organic Tree Fruit Trends – 2007
January 2008. A summary of organic tree fruit focusing on apple, pear, and cherry. Covers Washington State, some national trends, and international data from various countries.
Profile of organic crops in Washington State – 2007
June 2008. A comprehensive report (PDF) on organic crop production in the state, including acreage totals by crop and county, and farmgate sales by county.
Status of Organic Tree Fruit in Washington State – 2008
December 2008. A report on organic tree fruit area, prices, and trends for 2008, with data from previous years.
Organic Tree Fruit Trends, Washington State, 2008
A Powerpoint presentation summarizing the most recent data on organic tree fruit in the state, showing a 60% increase in certified organic apple acres.
Organic Agriculture in Washington State
June 2009. Graphical presentation of 2008 data for the organic sector in the state. Powerpoint presentation.